I am new to the forum. I tried searching this issue before posting. Most of the issues I saw dealt with backyard flooding that threatens the house. Luckily, my flooding issue does not threaten my house, since it sits on an upward slope. As you can see from the pictures below, my back yard slopes downward from the house, then goes up to a steep hill. Water naturally collects at the bottom of the hill. I was told by my realtor that developers installed a drain a few properties down to help with the water issue. Well, in my back yard, when it rains, I can see water slowly moving (like a river) towards what I hope is a drain. However, there is a lower dip in my yard that creates a small pond. Mosquitoes are merciless in the summer. (I live in Tennessee) The pictures below are taken from above and below the hill. I read somewhere that a sump drain (without a pump) could do the trick, but I wanted to get some more advice.
I am wanting to deal with this because I want to eventually install a privacy fence around my property. During heavy rain, it gets much worse than this. Help!
(PS - please excuse the dark pictures. My camera phone is not the best in the world)
I am wanting to deal with this because I want to eventually install a privacy fence around my property. During heavy rain, it gets much worse than this. Help!
(PS - please excuse the dark pictures. My camera phone is not the best in the world)